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Is Abhishek Sharma the next Chris Gayle in T20s?

Is Abhishek Sharma the next Chris Gayle in T20s?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Abhishek Sharma's fearless knock against New Zealand has impressed everyone, including Mohammed Kaif, who says the young Indian is showing the world a new way to be a T20 power-hitter -- even standing tall in Chris Gayle's shadow.

IPL Final: Is Chris Gayle Backing RCB or Punjab Kings?

IPL Final: Is Chris Gayle Backing RCB or Punjab Kings?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

West Indies' batting great Chris Gayle showed his support for both his former teams -- Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings.

What's wrong with Chris Gayle?

What's wrong with Chris Gayle?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2020

'I can tell you this!!! I will never go down without a fight!! I Am The #UniverseBoss That will never changed!!'

Chris Gayle in hot water again!

Chris Gayle in hot water again!

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

A woman who was working around the West Indies cricket team accused Gayle of exposing himself to her.

Chris Gayle's fan moment with Amitabh Bachchan

Chris Gayle's fan moment with Amitabh Bachchan

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Chris Gayle made a special visit to the house of Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan. Bachchan's interest in the ongoing World T20 tournament has been enormous. The Bollywood Shehenshah was present during the epic India-Pakistan match at the Eden Gardens and was pumped up when India hit the winning runs to seal the high-pressure game. Bachchan also took a dig at former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff, when the latter had tried to make fun of India's champion batsman Virat Kohli

'Sexist' Chris Gayle gives 'dating advice'

'Sexist' Chris Gayle gives 'dating advice'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

West Indies batting sensation Chris Gayle has reportedly embarked on a lengthy, bizarre and almost sexist Twitter posts, which are fast approaching 'outrageous' status.

Meet Chris Gayle, Instagram's new Playboy!

Meet Chris Gayle, Instagram's new Playboy!

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

West Indies batsman Chris Gayle is bowling his followers over with his extravagant pictures on Instagram - pictures that can easily label him a playboy.

CPL: Jamaica Tallawahs hit back at Chris Gayle

CPL: Jamaica Tallawahs hit back at Chris Gayle

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

Flamboyant batsman Chris Gayle has lashed out at former teammate Sarwan calling him 'worse than coronavirus'. Gayle, the colossal figure in the shortest format of the game blamed Sarwan for his departure from Tallawahs. The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) franchise Jamaica Tallawahs said that former batsman Sarwan has nothing to do with Gayle's departure from the side and the decision was completely based on 'business and cricketing reasoning'.

Party animal Chris Gayle on exploring-mode in Australia

Party animal Chris Gayle on exploring-mode in Australia

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Gayle posted pictures on social media of visiting stadiums in Australia shortly after touch down.

Chris Gayle's TOP 5 ODI knocks

Chris Gayle's TOP 5 ODI knocks

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

Rajneesh Gupta and Ian Bishop glance at Universal Boss's ODI record and highlight 5 Gayleforce knocks.

Nissanka Is The Latest T20 World Cup Centurion. Meet The Others...

Nissanka Is The Latest T20 World Cup Centurion. Meet The Others...

Rediff.com2 days ago

T20 World Cups have seen some explosive batting, with a few players etching their names in history by scoring centuries. Here's a look at T20 World Cup centurions over the years.

The curious case of the under-firing Chris Gayle

The curious case of the under-firing Chris Gayle

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

'Every time I see Chris Gayle, I expect to see one Chris Gayle, and that's a positive Chris Gayle' 'I think we still have room for improvement'

Warner slams 10th T20 ton, edges past Kohli

Warner slams 10th T20 ton, edges past Kohli

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

BBL: David Warner hits ton against Sydney Sixers, surpasses Virat Kohli to have third highest T20 hundreds

When Chris Gayle charmed Priyanka Chopra

When Chris Gayle charmed Priyanka Chopra

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

IPL sponsor Pepsi has brought together Chris Gayle and the hugely talented Priyanka Chopra for their new campaign.

Wordwide ban on Chris Gayle? Tell Us!

Wordwide ban on Chris Gayle? Tell Us!

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Australian cricket legend Ian Chappell has called for a worldwide ban on Chris Gayle.

Test cricket teaches you how to live life: Chris Gayle

Test cricket teaches you how to live life: Chris Gayle

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Often accused of focussing entirely on the shorter formats, Chris Gayle encouraged youngsters to strive to play Tests

Chris Gayle lives upto his twitter remark

Chris Gayle lives upto his twitter remark

Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

Chris Gayle surprised one and all with his prophetic tweet after the first semi-final that Sri Lanka will play the West Indies in Sunday's final but Friday he took it upon himself to ensure that he lived up to his remark.

Yusuf Pathan reveals why he wants Chris Gayle's bat

Yusuf Pathan reveals why he wants Chris Gayle's bat

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

Both the batters admitted that they were in awe of each other's batting capabilities

Chris Gayle made the difference: Ricky Ponting

Chris Gayle made the difference: Ricky Ponting

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

Mumbai Indians captain Ricky Ponting said Chris Gayle's hard-hitting unbeaten knock of 92made all the difference in their "topsy-turvy" two-run loss to Royal Challengers Bangalore in an IPL match in Bangalore.

Gayle stranded as organisers of JK T20 league vanish!

Gayle stranded as organisers of JK T20 league vanish!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

Gayle, Ryder, other former stars stranded in Srinagar hotel after IHPL scam

Chris Gayle decides to meet WICB officials

Chris Gayle decides to meet WICB officials

Rediff.com15 Jun 2011

Chris Gayle's chances of making it to the West Indies squad for the Test series against India brightened with the dashing opener all set to meet his Cricket Board to clear the air over his controversial radio interview last month.

'I ain't leaving': Chris Gayle hints at continuing playing

'I ain't leaving': Chris Gayle hints at continuing playing

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

West Indies batter Chris Gayle has indicated he isn't going anywhere and might be playing cricket despite the Windies' poor show in the recently concluded T20 World Cup.

Another sexism scandal in store for Chris Gayle?

Another sexism scandal in store for Chris Gayle?

Rediff.com21 May 2016

Chris Gayle has fanned the flames of sexism scandal again in an interview.

Chris Gayle is ready for India-Pak clash

Chris Gayle is ready for India-Pak clash

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

Cricket World Cup Instagram handle too shared the picture of Gayle in his India-Pakistan suit and wrote, 'the Universe Boss is ready for the match'.

Chris Gayle ready to give up captaincy

Chris Gayle ready to give up captaincy

Rediff.com13 May 2009

Chris Gayle has admitted that he does not want to continue as West Indies captain any more and that he does not particularly care for Test cricket.

The doosra: It's Team India against Chris Gayle

The doosra: It's Team India against Chris Gayle

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com looks at the lighter side of how Chris Gayle remains lone star West Indies player Team India has to contend with in their Pool B encounter at the WACA.

Chris Gayle Windies Cricketer of the Year

Chris Gayle Windies Cricketer of the Year

Rediff.com14 Feb 2007

while Daren Ganga walked away with the Test Player of the Year award at the WIPA 2006 awards function in Barbados on Tuesday.

Chris Gayle named in Windies squad for India ODIs

Chris Gayle named in Windies squad for India ODIs

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Gayle has been named in West Indies' 14-man squad for the three One-day International series (ODIs) against India.

Captain of Chris Gayle Academy, Adrian St John, shot dead

Captain of Chris Gayle Academy, Adrian St John, shot dead

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

Adrian St. John, a 22-year old budding English cricketer and the captain of Chris Gayle Academy was reportedly murdered by a gunshot during an armed robbery attempt in Trinidad. The incident was said to have occurred on Sunday night with the local media reports confirming the arrest of a 24-year old. The arrested person is said to be a prime suspect in the robbery that has taken place. St John was the captain of the Chris Gayle Academy in London. This academy was opened by the Jamaican superstar in 2013 to "improve access to good quality education, training and employment for at risk young people in Jamaica and the UK." Gayle tweeted his condolences on hearing the tragic news. "Such sad news to hear. My condolences to his family & friends. Adrian St John was the captain of the academy. #Sigh," he tweeted.

Chris Gayle slammed over sexist remarks to TV interviewer

Chris Gayle slammed over sexist remarks to TV interviewer

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

West Indian batting star Chris Gayle has courted fresh controversy when he made 'inappropriate' remarks to a female television presenter live on air after a Big Bash League cricket match. Gayle, who plays for the Melbourne Renegades in the T20 competition, was speaking to Channel 10 presenter Mel McLaughlin after he made a quick-fire 41 runs of 15 balls in his team's victory against Tasmania.

'Chris Gayle is batting like a dream'

'Chris Gayle is batting like a dream'

Rediff.com12 May 2011

They have jumped to the second spot in the points table with sixth consecutive win but the Royal Challengers Bangalore's stand-in skipper Virat Kohli is not ready to take their place in the IPL play-offs for granted.

Chris Gayle to take legal action over reports of indecent exposure

Chris Gayle to take legal action over reports of indecent exposure

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

Under-fire Chris Gayle has sought the services of a leading Australian lawyer to start defamation proceedings against Fairfax Media over allegations that the West Indian cricketer indecently exposed himself to a woman in Sydney during the World Cup last year. The allegations came to the fore following Gayle's widely-criticised live interview with Ten Sports' female presenter Mel McLaughlin while playing for Melbourne Renegades in the Big Bash League.

I'm a good man. I'm not guilty: Chris Gayle

I'm a good man. I'm not guilty: Chris Gayle

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

West Indies batsman Chris Gayle wins defamation case in Australia

Kevin Pietersen is England's best batsman: Chris Gayle

Kevin Pietersen is England's best batsman: Chris Gayle

Rediff.com14 Jun 2012

West Indies cricketer Chris Gayle believes England has made a big mistake by refusing to allow Kevin Pietersen to continue playing Twenty20 cricket.

Gayle: Punjab Kings Disrespected Me, I Was In Tears

Gayle: Punjab Kings Disrespected Me, I Was In Tears

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

'There was too much of bullshit and I am the Universe Boss and I don't like bullshit.'

KKR likely to retain Chris Gayle for IPL IV

KKR likely to retain Chris Gayle for IPL IV

Rediff.com5 Dec 2010

The Kolkata Knight Riders in all likelihood will be retaining explosive West Indies opener Chris Gayle for the upcoming fourth edition of Indian Premier League.

From 2007 to 2026: How The T20 World Cup Evolved

From 2007 to 2026: How The T20 World Cup Evolved

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

Six different teams have lifted the trophy over the years, with the West Indies, England and reigning champions India the only nations to have won it twice.

Chris Gayle not banned from Big Bash League: Cricket Australia

Chris Gayle not banned from Big Bash League: Cricket Australia

Rediff.com23 Apr 2016

Cricket Australia says it will not take any steps to prevent West Indian batsman Chris Gayle playing in its Big Bash Twenty20 league next season.

Chris Gayle is world's best T20 cricketer: Shane Watson

Chris Gayle is world's best T20 cricketer: Shane Watson

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

Australian vice captain Watson is not comfortable with the suggestion that he is the world's No.1 Twenty20 player, and still rates West Indian Chris Gayle as the best T20 cricketer.

I went bizarre and it actually paid off: Chris Gayle

I went bizarre and it actually paid off: Chris Gayle

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

Regarded as the most dangerous batsman in Twenty20 cricket, Chris Gayle has said that he himself was awestruck by his devastating 175-run knock against Pune Warriors and said it was one of those days when everything "he hit stayed hit".